Occupational Therapist | Paediatrics + Leadership Pathway | $120K+

Gorilla Jobs; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Laptop

iPad

Phone

AI documentation tools

Hybrid work model

Autonomy over scheduling

Leadership pathway

Bonus scheme

Job summary

Gorilla Jobs in Canberra is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist with paediatric focus to join a well-established private practice renowned for clinical leadership and community partnerships. You will contribute to team development and mentoring while managing a reduced caseload.

The role offers a competitive salary starting from AUD 120,000 with a performance-based bonus, a company vehicle post-probation, laptop, iPad, phone, and AI-assisted documentation tools.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy with current AHPRA registration.
• Proven paediatric experience across community or NDIS contexts.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, open-minded team player.

Responsibilities

• Manage a reduced caseload while contributing to team development and broader practice initiatives.
• Provide mentoring and leadership support within the practice.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Paediatric experience

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Job description

Occupational Therapist | Paediatrics + Leadership Pathway | $120K+

A well-established private paediatric practice in Canberra is seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist to join their experienced team. With over 30 years of clinical leadership, the practice delivers high-quality care through both clinic-based and mobile services, including exclusive partnerships with schools and local communities.

This position is ideal for a mid- to high-level therapist ready to take the next step in their career. The successful candidate will manage a reduced caseload while contributing to team development, mentoring, and broader practice initiatives.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary starting from $120,000 with a performance-based bonus structure
• Company vehicle post-probation, plus laptop, iPad, phone and AI-supported documentation tools
• Flexible working arrangements, including a hybrid model and autonomy over scheduling
• Clear leadership pathway including policy development, project work and mentoring responsibilities
• Bonus scheme: 50% of revenue above target paid directly when exceeded over consecutive weeks

A well-established private paediatric practice in Canberra is seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist to join their experienced team. With over 30 years of clinical leadership, the practice delivers high-quality care through both clinic-based and mobile services, including exclusive partnerships with schools and local communities.

This position is ideal for a mid- to high-level therapist ready to take the next step in their career. The successful candidate will manage a reduced caseload while contributing to team development, mentoring, and broader practice initiatives.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary starting from $120,000 with a performance-based bonus structure
• Company vehicle post-probation, plus laptop, iPad, phone and AI-supported documentation tools
• Flexible working arrangements, including a hybrid model and autonomy over scheduling
• Clear leadership pathway including policy development, project work and mentoring responsibilities
• Bonus scheme: 50% of revenue above target paid directly when exceeded over consecutive weeks

About the Employer / Practice

• Highly regarded private practice focused exclusively on paediatrics
• Caseload includes 90% NDIS and 10% CYPS, Office of Disability, and iCare
• Diverse presentations including assistive technology, babies, home modifications and AT
• Multidisciplinary support with 8 paediatric OTs, allied health assistants and 3 admin staff
• Strong supervision culture with senior peer support and affiliations with three universities

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to step into a supportive, high-performing team with a strong reputation for professional development and collaboration. The successful Occupational Therapist will benefit from a close-knit culture, clear career progression and the freedom to help shape future service delivery.

Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy with current AHPRA registration
• Proven experience in paediatric settings across community or NDIS contexts
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, open-minded approach to team culture
• Drive, a valid license and a car